The Bear - 101101

RESULT:
1: 65#
2: 75#
3: 85#
4: 95#
5: 115#
(no broken sets)

NOTES:

Still have a way to go on my front-rack position. Squat form (front and back) is much improved, but more work to be done there also.

:) Beware of 'bar hickies' right in the center of the back of your neck. I'll have to work technique on bringing the bar down on my back with better form.

Psyching Myself Out

We did a 1RM front squat today.  Though I got a PR (205#, up from 195#), I felt like I could have done more.  My rack position is a lot better than it used to be.  My hip flexibility is better, and I'm stronger as well.  I probably could have done 225# (or at least 215#).  So what gives???

I psyched myself out.

The 205# was hard, but I felt pretty strong doing it though.  I had two problems.  The first is that I came a little forward onto the balls of my feet as I was coming up.  I doubted my flexibility and ability to make the higher lift as a result.  The second item was that I tried changing to a crossover grip for a 225# attempt.  It just felt weird.  This also added to the doubt that I could make 225#.  Looking back, given my state of mind at the time, I think it was a good call to stop where I did.  I didn't have the confidence that I would make 225#.  If I don't 'know' that I'm going to make a lift, then I'm not going to make the lift whether I attempt it or not.